New Scholarship Program for 2008!

Application Deadline April 30, 2008

All graduating Santa Clara Unified School District students may apply no matter what their intended field of study

Qualifications

Scholarship applicants must be a Santa Clara Unified School District graduating student with a GPA of 3.0 of higher. (Student must apply)

Scholarships

Two (2) scholarships of $1500 each will be awarded to qualified and selected applicants from each of the SCUSD High Schools - New Valley High School, Santa Clara High School, Wilcox High School and Wilson High School.

New Merit Program for 2008!

Application Deadline April 30, 2008

Educators, Administrators, Boosters or Association Officers: Do you know a student who has shown exemplary leadership or involvement while in high school?

Merit Award Application Form

Qualifications

Merit Applications must be a Santa Clara Unified School District graduation student and be recommended by a Teacher, Administrator, Booster or Association Officer. (Student may not apply)

Merit Awards

Up to two (2) $500 Merit Awards may be given to each SCUSD High School to recognize students who have shown excellent leadership, involvement or other charateristics while in school. Nominations must come from a Teacher, Administrator, Booster or Assocation Officer.

Award Criteria

All decisions on scholarships and awards will be at the complete discretion of the Santa Clara Schools Foundation Scholarship/Merit Award Committee.

Scholarships or Merit Awards will be mailed to the student after proof of enrollment as a full time student in an accredited community college, college, university or trade school in the fall or winter of the current year.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is April 30 of each school year.

How to Apply

Students: Complete Scholarship Application Form
Administators/Teachers/Officers: Complete Merit Application Form

Scholarship Committee
Santa Clara Schools Foundation
900 Lafayette St. #504
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Since 2004, the Foundation has given scholarships totaling $22,500.

Congratulations to Past Winners

Philip Browning from New Valley High School in 2006
Richard Hall from Santa Clara High School in 2006
Sarah Samoranos from Wilcox High School in 2006
Laura LaPlaca from Wilcox High School in 2006
Frank Espinosa from Santa Clara High School in 2006
Kenia Gonzalez from New Valley High School in 2005
Lisa Cardoso from New Valley High School in 2005
Kathlynn Peek from Santa Clara High School in 2005
Jonah Lyn Bautista Reyes from Wilcox High School in 2005
Rebecca Cude from Wilcox High School in 2004
Jordan W. Bryant from New Valley High School in 2004
Kristin Amirault from Santa Clara High School in 2004
Meys C. Rodriguez from New Valley High School in 2004
Aethel Cruz from Wilcox High School in 2004
Julie Pham from Santa Clara High School in 2004

Grant Program

The Santa Clara Schools Foundation makes grants to SCUSD district classroom teachers for learning materials, equipment, programs and activities that directly benefit our students.

Our goal is to provide assistance to programs that encourage quality academic performance, give students hands-on experiences, and promote their interest in learning.

Grants are made available through a selective applications process. After a grant proposal has been received, the grant award decision is made by the Santa Clara Schools Foundation Board of Directors.

Grant Policy and Award Policy

The Foundation encourages grant requests from all schools and a broad range of staff so that awards may be distributed as equitably as possible throughout the district. The Grant submission deadline is the end of the month prior to regular monthly Board meetings. Application at least 60 days in advance of the month of need is recommended to assure timely consideration. You can either send in a grant request using our offline form or or use our online form to apply right now.

Grant request must meet the requirements stipulated on the Application and include principal signature indicating awareness of the request. Application should include description of efforts to obtain funding or support from other sources. Instructional materials requested should meet district academic standards and not displace district-provided or district recommended materials.

Support for field trips and science camp will be awarded based on need (i.e., funding for students unable to afford cost). Applicant requesting technology should first determine if the request can be met through donations solicited from local companies by district or school (technology donations contact is Roger Barnes).

In making grant decisions, the Board may consider the extent to which a school or individual staff member has previously received Foundation support. Grants will not be made for foreign travel, stipends, or salaries.

Request a Grant

To request a grant, please proceed to the grant request form or use the offline form.